The Robot

The underwater vehicle we use in class is called BlueROV2 and made by the company Blue Robotics. The BlueROV2 is one of the most popular commercial underwater drones.

ROV stands for Remotely Operated (Underwater) Vehicle. The BlueROV2 has a tether attached to it, making it possible to control it remotely. However, it can also operate autonomously.

Our BlueROV2 has been upgraded to the so-called Heavy Configuration. In this configuration, the BlueROV2 has two additional vertical thrusters, providing six degree-of-freedom control.

• Thruster Configuration
• Available Sensors